Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- Holy Trinity Church
- John Carr - Architect
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Guy Fawkes
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Retreat
- The Guildhall
- First World War York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- William Etty, Artist
- Statue of an Athlete
- Dick Turpin
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Medieval Castle
- Ripon College for Women